Extra Dark Hot Chocolate

Extra Dark Hot Chocolate

If you like hot chocolate, you are going to love this very rich extra dark hot chocolate beverage. This will sure hit the spot when craving chocolate. Enjoy every decadent sip!

When it’s cold outside, you want something fast to warm you up inside.

This simple recipe for a piping cup of extra dark hot chocolate will do just that.

It’s so luscious and comforting.

If you are a person who loves chocolate, especially dark chocolate, this extra dark hot chocolate drink will be right up your alley.

It’s so rich and decadent, you will love this as a dessert too. Trust me, it’s sweet and chocolatey as any chocolate dessert. 

Next time you’re craving chocolate, remember this recipe and make yourself one.

It defiantly hits the chocolate craving spot.

For anyone else that also loves chocolate like you do, make this for them too. Sit down together and enjoy while just relaxing.

Also, a nice surprise for you and the family would be to serve this extra dark hot chocolate as a treat while watching a movie or playing some board games together.

This is what I do many times during the winter months with my family.

 

Extra Dark Hot Chocolate

Yields: 1 / recipe doubles and triples easily 

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What’s the secret to make this extra dark hot chocolate? 

The secret is using unsweetened Dutch Processed cocoa powder. 

 

Is there another chocolate added in to make this extra dark hot chocolate beverage?

Adding in just a few tablespoons of semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips right before you serve, will make this drink over the top delicious.

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What you’ll need to make this amazing rich, decadent hot chocolate…

Here’s the ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons unsweetened Dutch processed cocoa powder, I used this brand for this and other recipes
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup whole milk or 2 percent
• 1/2 cup half and half
•  2 tablespoons semisweet or bittersweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
•  1/8 teaspoon sea or kosher salt
•  whipped topping, optional
•  sprinkles, optional
•  mini marshmallows, optional
•  full printable recipe is below in the recipe box

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Here’s how to make this warming extra dark hot chocolate 

 

Directions:

1. In a small saucepan, whisk the cocoa, sugar and salt and 3 tablespoons of milk over medium heat until cocoa and sugar are dissolved.
2. Now, add in the rest of the milk and half and half. Continue to whisk until all is combined, add in the chips with the vanilla until mixture is hot and the chocolate has melted. Don’t bring to a boil. Take off heat and pour into mug. Add your favorite toppings of choice.

Enjoy the chocolate deliciousness 

 

 

 

 

 

Wait! Before leaving, check out a few more delicious hot chocolate beverages. They are all so delicious and simple to make.

Copycat Dunkin Donuts Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

S’mores Hot Chocolate 

Decadent Lower Fat Hot Chocolate 

 

   

 

Print recipe below

 

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